So that you don't contaminate the stopper with anything on the table. Also, if you lay it on it's side, there's a possibility that it rolls off the table and breaks.
A pentagon has five flat sides
One flat surface is a table. Many flat surfaces are facets.
Hexagon :)
A cuboid has 6 sides/faces/flat surfaces.
Yes and it can have 3 or more straight sides
So they don't roll.
So that whatever leftover gunk happens to be on the table doesn't get all over the part of the stopper that goes into the bottle, contaminating the contents.
It was named Table Mountain by Antonio Sladanha in 1503 because it's flat top resembles that of a table. Folk tales have it that when it is misty on the mountain it is as if the giants have laid a table cloth on their table.. :)
A table-shaped hill with a flat top and steep sides is typically called a mesa. Mesas are found in arid and semi-arid regions and are formed through erosion processes exposing resistant rock layers. They are often distinctive landforms in desert landscapes.
A flat-top stopper must be laid with its flat sides on the table to ensure stability and prevent it from rolling or tipping over. This orientation maximizes its contact with the surface, providing a secure base that minimizes the risk of accidental spills or breakage. Additionally, positioning the stopper this way can facilitate easier access to its contents when needed.
There are six flat sides
There are 2 completely flat sides on every cylinder.
square
A triangle has three sides !
A high tableland is a flat and elevated area of land with steep sides, resembling a table. It is usually found at higher altitudes and can be formed by erosion or tectonic activity. The flat top of a tableland offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Table land is a flat-topped elevated area of land, often with steep sides. It is characterized by a plateau or mesa-like structure, typically found in desert or mountainous regions.
Faces are sides but sides (as in sides of a square) need not be faces.